“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” Pr27.1 ESV
We cannot with any certainty predict the next hour much less the next day. And, while this is true here under the sun, we are still promised a most certain future in Christ Jesus. When the rising and setting of the sun is no longer a measure of time, it is the promise of Christ that we will be somewhere wonderful, alive in the realities of a new heaven and new earth. In light of this, I should think it wise to be humble when speaking of future plans here, yet hopeful and confident when we speak of our own Easter morning there. Does not the Spirit whisper in our hearts, “Wait and see!” 2/29/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
Wait and see!
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” Pr27.1 ESV
We cannot with any certainty predict the next hour much less the next day. And, while this is true here under the sun, we are still promised a most certain future in Christ Jesus. When the rising and setting of the sun is no longer a measure of time, it is the promise of Christ that we will be somewhere wonderful, alive in the realities of a new heaven and new earth. In light of this, I should think it wise to be humble when speaking of future plans here, yet hopeful and confident when we speak of our own Easter morning there. Does not the Spirit whisper in our hearts, “Wait and see!” 2/29/2008 ts
We cannot with any certainty predict the next hour much less the next day. And, while this is true here under the sun, we are still promised a most certain future in Christ Jesus. When the rising and setting of the sun is no longer a measure of time, it is the promise of Christ that we will be somewhere wonderful, alive in the realities of a new heaven and new earth. In light of this, I should think it wise to be humble when speaking of future plans here, yet hopeful and confident when we speak of our own Easter morning there. Does not the Spirit whisper in our hearts, “Wait and see!” 2/29/2008 ts
Motives!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Jo3.16 ESV
When it comes to God’s intentions for us, it does not get any simpler than is expressed in the words above. We may be a suspicious lot, but it is hard to argue about God’s motives when He is willing to give so much to secure our personal happiness. He has found a way to freely pardon our rebellion, adopt us as His children though it cost Him the very life of His own Son. We may not understand the mechanics of it all but I think each of us would do well to personalize the message above instead of generalizing it some generic sense. God loves me! He loves me so much that He gave his only Son, gave Him for me and, if I trust in Him I will not perish but I will have eternal life. I am equally encouraged and captured by the simple fact that God is offering me life not a religion, offering me Himself not a self-improvement program, though we are sure to improve by our acceptance of His gift.
When it comes to God’s intentions for us, it does not get any simpler than is expressed in the words above. We may be a suspicious lot, but it is hard to argue about God’s motives when He is willing to give so much to secure our personal happiness. He has found a way to freely pardon our rebellion, adopt us as His children though it cost Him the very life of His own Son. We may not understand the mechanics of it all but I think each of us would do well to personalize the message above instead of generalizing it some generic sense. God loves me! He loves me so much that He gave his only Son, gave Him for me and, if I trust in Him I will not perish but I will have eternal life. I am equally encouraged and captured by the simple fact that God is offering me life not a religion, offering me Himself not a self-improvement program, though we are sure to improve by our acceptance of His gift.
Motives!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Jo3.16 ESV
When it comes to God’s intentions for us, it does not get any simpler than is expressed in the words above. We may be a suspicious lot, but it is hard to argue about God’s motives when He is willing to give so much to secure our personal happiness. He has found a way to freely pardon our rebellion, adopt us as His children though it cost Him the very life of His own Son. We may not understand the mechanics of it all but I think each of us would do well to personalize the message above instead of generalizing it some generic sense. God loves me! He loves me so much that He gave his only Son, gave Him for me and, if I trust in Him I will not perish but I will have eternal life. I am equally encouraged and captured by the simple fact that God is offering me life not a religion, offering me Himself not a self-improvement program, though we are sure to improve by our acceptance of His gift.
When it comes to God’s intentions for us, it does not get any simpler than is expressed in the words above. We may be a suspicious lot, but it is hard to argue about God’s motives when He is willing to give so much to secure our personal happiness. He has found a way to freely pardon our rebellion, adopt us as His children though it cost Him the very life of His own Son. We may not understand the mechanics of it all but I think each of us would do well to personalize the message above instead of generalizing it some generic sense. God loves me! He loves me so much that He gave his only Son, gave Him for me and, if I trust in Him I will not perish but I will have eternal life. I am equally encouraged and captured by the simple fact that God is offering me life not a religion, offering me Himself not a self-improvement program, though we are sure to improve by our acceptance of His gift.
Dumpster diving
“So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Rom6.11 ESV
For years I got stuck on the first half of this verse. I still do from time to time. Much of my Christian life could be summed up spending my days trying not to sin. Of course when you are cornered into playing defensive ball, you are losing the game. It has occurred to me in recent years (I am a slow learner) that the old sport adage has application here. The best defense is an aggressive offence and the best way to die to sin is to be alive to God.
When I spend my day living and pursuing that which is truly life, I find I have little time and a diminished desire for lesser things. The satisfied spouse has no reason to look for love elsewhere and when our hearts are satisfied in the superior delights of the Spirit, we will have little appetite for the lesser desires of the flesh. Who would want to dumpster dive, after feasting at the table of the King. 2/27/2008 ts
For years I got stuck on the first half of this verse. I still do from time to time. Much of my Christian life could be summed up spending my days trying not to sin. Of course when you are cornered into playing defensive ball, you are losing the game. It has occurred to me in recent years (I am a slow learner) that the old sport adage has application here. The best defense is an aggressive offence and the best way to die to sin is to be alive to God.
When I spend my day living and pursuing that which is truly life, I find I have little time and a diminished desire for lesser things. The satisfied spouse has no reason to look for love elsewhere and when our hearts are satisfied in the superior delights of the Spirit, we will have little appetite for the lesser desires of the flesh. Who would want to dumpster dive, after feasting at the table of the King. 2/27/2008 ts
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